How can medical schools integrate empathy training into their curricula?
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It is a crucial skill for physicians, as it can improve patient satisfaction, trust, adherence, and outcomes. However, empathy is often neglected or eroded in medical education and practice, due to factors such as time pressure, stress, burnout, and lack of feedback. How can medical schools integrate empathy training into their curricula, to foster a culture of compassionate care among future doctors?
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Raymond L. Singer, MD, MMM, CPEChief of Cardiac Surgery Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
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Jan S.Director of Orthopaedic Trauma @ IU Health Methodist | Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery…
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Chase DiMarco MD, PhD-C, MBA, NREMTEmergency Medicine - CEO at FindARotation/Founder MedEd University - Podcaster Author Speaker